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Instructional Video

An Introduction to Benedict Anderson's Imagined Communities

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Did you ever wonder how nations form in the first place and what brings such a strong sense of community? A video explains how a community forms according to Benedict Anderson with animation, graphics, and even pizza-related metaphors.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
building community, community planning, communities, suburban communities, types of communities, nationalism, developing nations, nationalities
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • After viewing the video, discuss any connections or similarities in your community or nation
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires either a computer with Internet access for all pupils or a method of presenting the video to everyone
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses visuals and metaphors to example concepts
  • Explains in a simple and easy-to-understand way
Cons